Special Education-Parent Information Centers (84.328)

Program

84.328 Special Education-Parent Information Centers

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Education
Office: Office Of Special Education And Rehabilitative Services

Authorization

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended., Executive Order Part D, Subpart 3, Sections 671-673, 20 U.S.C 1471-1473.

Program Number

84.328

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To ensure that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information to help improve results for their children.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Parent organizations, as defined in Section 671(a)(2) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are eligible for parent center awards under IDEA sections 671 and 672. For section 672 funding, these parent centers must meet additional conditions set forth in section 672. For IDEA section 673 State educational agencies (SEAs) local educational agencies (LEAs), public charter schools that are LEAs under State law, institutions of higher education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated States, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Infants, toddlers and other individuals with disabilities, and their families benefit from this program.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as a single point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program.

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed and evaluated by outside experts and program staff, in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (34 CFR 75, Subpart D).

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

As required by EDGAR, awards may be renewed annually for up to five years throughout the project period of the award, if the receipient has made substantial progress in meeting the goals of the project, depending upon the availability of appropriations (See 34 CFR 75.253).

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: The Department may require a recipient of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to share in the cost of a project. (See 20 U.S.C. 1482 (a)(2)(A).).

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Typically from one to five years; subject to the availability of funds. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Progress reports shall be made on annual basis. Final reports shall be made at the end of the project period. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

As required by EDGAR, the awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its award as stated in grant or contract terms and conditions. Generally, records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of five years after completion (34 CFR 75.721).

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Approximately 110 new and continuation awards are expected to be made for 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0300-0-1-501.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $26,528,000; FY 09 est $27,028,000; FY 10 est $27,028,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

34 CFR Part 304; Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86.

Related Programs

84.027 Special Education_Grants to States; 84.173 Special Education_Preschool Grants; 84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families; 84.323 Special Education - State Personnel Development; 84.324 Research in Special Education; 84.325 Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.326 Special Education_Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities; 84.327 Special Education_Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; 84.329 Special Education_Studies and Evaluations; 84.373 Special Education_Technical Assistance on State Data Collection

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Lisa Gorove Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20202 Email: lisa.gorove@ed.gov Phone: (202) 245-7357

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Parent information centers covering large States or large areas in States, and community resource centers. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Part 75.210.